Firing on fishermen must be avoided, says Sri Lankan MP
Member of Parliament and leader of Sri Lanka Muslim Congress Rauff Hakeem on Saturday said that firing on fishermen, who ventured into the sea in search of livelihood, should be avoided.
Speaking to reporters at Manapparai, Mr. Hakeem, who is on a private visit to India, said that the Palk Strait between Tamil Nadu and Northern Province in Sri Lanka had limited fish stock. It had to be shared by the fishermen of both countries. There were complaints that the Indian fishermen continued to follow the practice of bottom trawling, which was banned. It was often leading to the seizure of fishing boats and gears.
The violations had warranted the Sri Lankan Navy to take action against the fishermen. Firing on fishermen must be avoided as it involved the question of livelihood, said Mr. Hakeem and added that the issue should be solved through negotiation and mutual agreement. Several rounds of negotiations were held. India and Sri Lanka should continue negotiations by involving all stakeholders including the Government of Tamil Nadu and the Northern Province.
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